How quickly must I file a lawsuit? If a minor is involved, does the time period change?
The time limitations for filing traumatic brain injury lawsuits vary from state to state. This time limitation (referred to as “the statute of limitations”) is usually one or two years in a brain injury case, but depending on the circumstances, the period of time may be longer or shorter. For example, in many states, an injured child has a longer amount of time to file a lawsuit (sometimes up to the age of 18). Or if a government entity (a post office, for example) caused the injury, the time for filing a claim may be as short as 180 days. Because of the short statutes of limitation in brain injury lawsuits, it is always a good idea to contact a lawyer right when you suspect your injury has been caused by another person’s wrongdoing. Don’t wait until the last minute. The more time your personal injury attorney has to investigate your case, the better.
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